Engineer II or III - Grid Management

Duke Energy Corporation•Plainfield, IN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineer II position is the intermediate level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees in the Engineer II position solve complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with general supervision. An Engineer II is expected to develop advanced skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. An Engineer II effectively applies fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied. The Engineer III position is the advanced level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees in the Engineer III position solve complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with limited supervision. An Engineer III is expected to develop advanced skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. An Engineer III effectively applies fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is progressively complex and varied. This position will assist in providing technical guidance to Grid Management in the DCC. The position supports communications across several internal departments in addition to external customers and is responsible for developing and implementing business plans, budgets, and training initiatives for the Company regarding DCC and ADMS initiatives. Areas of expertise in addition to Distribution engineering knowledge include ADMS and Switching and Tagging. Solves complex problems and demonstrates a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. Plans and determines priorities for self and other team members and prescribes the processes needed to achieve the objectives within the framework of the organization’s operating policies. Responsible for analysis of complex plans, designs, construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, systems, components, and system operations with voltage levels typically 34.5KV and below. Assignments are broad in nature and require ability to identify trends and create system-level solutions that require extensive originality and ingenuity.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering obtained from an ABET accredited program, OR a master’s degree in Engineering in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Minimum of two (2) years of engineering experience (for Engineer II)
Minimum of four (4) years of engineering experience (for Engineer III)
Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.

Nice To Haves

Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering degree
Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam.
Increasingly proficient in principles of project management.
Experience in the utility industry.
Department specific experience applicable to the hiring department.
Demonstrated advancing application of engineering theories and principles.
Increasingly proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, preparing and presenting recommendations.
Good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as technical resource in all aspects of the Company's distribution operations with a detailed focus on distribution engineering and system operations.
Primary responsibilities in DCC include monitoring the operation of the ADMS to ensure effective, safe operation of ADMS and associated DA equipment, self-healing technology, and ensuring focus on volt/var management to meet requirements for service voltage levels and power factor goal.
Plans and determines priorities for self and other team members and prescribes the processes needed to achieve objectives within the framework of the organization’s operating policies.
Writes or oversees the development of technical procedures and guidelines used in the operation of the distribution system.
Demonstrate program and project management discipline through roles over various complex projects in the distribution organization.
Primary projects include effective utilization of ADMS and associated DA equipment, timely seasonal load transfers, and continued focus on service restoration while adhering to Distribution engineering parameters.
Provide technical support to management, DCC operations personnel and internal and external customers within area of responsibility.
Provide peer leadership and direction for lower-level engineers across the company.
Serve on special projects and teams including IVVC, FISR, and Self-Healing.
Support deployment and operation of distribution automation devices including line regulators, capacitors, reclosers and power sensors.
Provide technical expertise and support for self-healing devices and systems.
Analyze feeder/sub data and monitor alarms provided by various technologies (e.g. ADMS, FAM, DSCADA, etc.) to identify trends, abnormal operating characteristics, and develop corrective actions.
Support the work of the Grid Techs in the analysis of Volt-Var information and switching activities to ensure power factor targets are maintained and switching instructions are dispatched properly.
Establish and maintain procedures related to Switching & Tagging (S&T), including maintenance of the S&T Manual.
Provide technical support for storm response and restoration